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SUMMARY:Laguna Folk Dance Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Clubhouse 2 Southern California’s premier folk dance festival!  Dance and instrumental workshops with master teachers\, parties with live music\, the famous Sunday Dance Concert\, catered food… what’s not to like? The Laguna Festival is one of Southern California’s premier annual folk dance events.  You can bet all your friends will be there.  You should be too!\n \nInstructors\nWe are proud to announce that our teachers this year are Dr. Gergana Panova-Tekath and Roberto Bagnoli \nGergana Panova \nDr. Gergana Panova-Tekath\nDr. Gergana Panova-Tekath was born in Sofia\, Bulgaria. From 1988 to 1993\, she danced with the Filip Kutev Bulgarian National Folk Ensemble. She studied dance ethnology in Bulgaria and obtained her Ph.D. in dance from Dortmund University (Germany). \nShe regularly commutes between Bulgaria\, where she heads the Ethnochoreology Department at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences\, and Germany\, where she is Professor of Dance at Folkwang University in Essen. \nShe has published numerous articles and has written two books on various aspects of Bulgarian traditional dance. Besides organizing annual summer seminars in Bulgaria\, Gergana has taught workshops in many countries: Germany\, Austria\, Switzerland\, France\, Israel\, Norway\, Netherlands\, Belgium\, Brazil\, Argentina and North America. \nShe graduated in Dance Pedagogy\, Ethnochoreology\, Choreography and Direction (Bulgaria)\, and Kinetography and Communicative Sciences (Germany) and has completed a Doctorate with “Summa cum laude” and awarded the prize “Dissertation 2004” from the Technical University of Dortmund (Germany) in the area of Cultural Philosophy. The title of her thesis is “Dance after Perestroika. The Communication between Eastern and Western Europe through the Bulgarian Folkdances.” Gergana qualified in Ethnochoreology and Communication in 2011 in Sofia. \nShe performed as a solo dancer and choreographer at the National Ensemble for Folksongs and Folkdances (Philip Koutev) in Sofia from 1988 to 1994\, was a Choreographer for different Bulgarian and international Theater Projects\, was a Senior Fellow and Associate Professor for Ethnochoreology at the Institute for Art Studies at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in Sofia\, and has lectured at the Technical University of Dortmund\, the Humboldt University\, Berlin\, the University in Zurich\, the University of Music\, Vienna\, and the New Bulgarian University\, Sofia. \nStarting in 1994\, she has conducted over 300 seminars and summer academies in folk dances in Argentina\, Austria\, Belgium\, Brazil\, Bulgaria\, Canada\, Denmark\, France\, Germany\, Holland\, Israel\, Japan\, Norway\, Switzerland\, and the United States. \nGergana has published over 50 Articles and two books about dancing\, nonverbal communication\, ethnology\, etcetera in Bulgarian\, German\, English\, and Russian.\nRead more… \n\nRoberto Bagnoli\nRoberto Bagnoli Roberto Bagnoli grew up in Rome\, where he was first introduced to folk music and dance\, eventually taking part in several performances and teaching dance classes. He subsequently studied various forms of folk dance in workshops throughout Europe\, Israel\, and North America under the guidance of renowned choreographers and teachers. Roberto now lives in Reggio Emilia in Northern Italy\, considered to have one of the most important dance communities in Italy.  \nFrom 1995 to 2003\, he performed as a dancer and choreographer with the Terra di Danza Dance Company and was involved in the production of Raggi di luna Italiana and Capriccio Italiano (Italian dances)\, GiroGiroMondo (dances from around the world)\, Keltic Emotion (Celtic dances)\, Mazal Tov (Israeli dances)\, and Ethnos (international folk dances).  \nHe is the founder of Folk Atelier Reggio Emilia (FARE)\, devoted to the development and conservation of folk dance heritage. As director of FARE\, he is in charge of organizing and conducting folk dance classes\, workshops with Italian and foreign specialists\, and of the performing sector\, staging various performances\, parties\, and dance gatherings. \nHe currently organizes two dance camps in Europe: Balkanot  (Balkan and Israeli dance) and Camp Yofi (Israeli Dance). \nRoberto teaches weekly classes in various cities in the north of Italy and conducts monthly sessions in Rome and Milan besides conducting workshops and seminars throughout Europe\, the United States (notably the Stockton Folk Dance Camp)\, and Canada\, Taiwan\, Hong Kong\, Singapore\, and Japan. Read more…\nMelanie Lawson Kareem\nUkulele playing and jamming\nReturning to The Laguna Folk Dance Festival\, Melanie Lawson Kareem\, a folk dancer since childhood\, shares her lifetime of enjoying music with others by teaching ukulele on Zoom\, everyday. She is well-known in the folk dance world as “The Folk Dancer’s Ukulele Teacher” having taught at Stockton Camp since 2019. \nBands\nSans Frontières\nSans Frontières has a wide-ranging repertoire\, tackling pieces that are widely danced\, but not typically performed by IFD bands.  Their repertoire consists of relatively recent music that evolved from\, and celebrates\, ethnic heritage\, but expresses that heritage in modern-day musical conventions – Music from anywhere in the world that’s popular for dance all around the world.  Read more… \nTzidia\nTzidia is a San Diego-based band made up of friends who previously performed together with the groups Trio Zheni\, Eastern Exposure\, and Dromia. Their name reflects these earlier associations. They play folk dance music primarily from the Balkans and surrounding areas\, plus Scandinavia. Read more… \nHotel\nAyres Hotel within walking distance of festival. Phone (949) 588-0131 and ask for “Laguna Woods” discount. Available with the local operator only. (Do not use 800#).  \nCovid Policy\nAt this time we have no restrictions.  People can decide their level of risk and wear a mask or not and/or take other measures as they deem appropriate to their particular situation. Please do not attend the Festival if you are feeling unwell. If you are feeling unwell\, stay home and contact us for a refund. \n \nMore Details
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/laguna-fdf-2024/
LOCATION:Laguna Woods Clubhouse 2\, 24112 Moulton Parkway\, Laguna Woods\, CA\, 92637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music,Workshop
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SUMMARY:International Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Party Playlist Free International Folk Dance Party. No partner or experience needed. Come join us for easy and fun dances from around the world.  \nWear yellow or green to help us celebrate the arrival of Spring!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/ifd-party-fremont/
LOCATION:Age Well Center at South Fremont\, 47111 Mission Falls Ct.\, Fremont\, CA\, 94539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Smile Folk Dancers":MAILTO:Smile.folkdancers@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Peninsula Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:(Vecteesy.com) Calling all Hip Cats and Folk Dancers. \nJoin us on March 9 for a 50’s themed folk dance bash. Join the two ginchiest MCs on the planet\, Alicia LaFetra and Ellie Wiener\, as they spin your favorite folk dances from every decade. \nDressing up for this event is optional\, but if you’re up for it\, you can join us and be the bees knees\, dressing up in whatever 50’s style suits you. Visit this webpage\, or this link for ideas on dressing up. \nWe’ll have dances for all levels\, beginning to advanced\, and all forms (line\, couple\, and set). Dress comfortably in layers; sneakers or low-heeled dance shoes recommended. Donations to help cover the cost of the hall are welcome. We do dances from nearly every country in the world\, and the music is incredible.  \nRequested donation of $10\, but no one will be turned away due to money. \nPlease stay home if you are sick\, and please wear a mask if you are unsure or have been exposed to someone with a contagious illness. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. \nSend your dance requests to pfdcparty@gmail.com along with any questions\, comments\, or suggestions.  \nDOWNLOAD and share a flier! \nIf you’d like to bring a snack to share\, please make sure they are prepared for individual servings.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/pfdc-mar24/
LOCATION:St. Bede’s Church Hall\, 2650 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Council":MAILTO:pfdcparty@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T150000
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SUMMARY:Global Folk Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Connect Globally\, Dance Locally. Follow folk dance leaders and dance watching enthusiasts worldwide. \nRemember singing your ABCs? Well\, now you can dance them!  We’ll have our usual team of dance leaders and this month we’re also joined by guest leaders Mady Newfield and Catherine Rudin.  Have any ideas? Send them along to us!  \nPlease come at 2:30pm to listen to pre-show music presented by Murray Spiegel. Also join us for the after party hosted by Paul Collins and friends. \nJoin The Party\nBy Zoom\nRegister by Zoom\nWe’ve changed Zoom numbers. Here’s what you need to do.  Use the registration link above and you’ll get an email from Zoom with your link for the Global Folk Dance Party. Feel free to share the above registration link with your friends\, they’ll get their own link to join. With the new registration\, you’ll get a reminder email the morning of the Global Folk Dance Party\, so you don’t have to look for your link. \n\nIMPORTANT – Do not use both computer and phone; you will generate feedback.\nZoom will best be viewed using side by side mode. See https://bit.ly/39dximU for info.\nWhen in the meeting\, click the ‘chat’ button to chat with everybody and make requests.\nWhen you sign into Zoom\, enter your name and city so we know where you’re from!\n\nBy Facebook Live\nJoin by Facebook Live \nif Zoom is full or you just want to watch.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/PFDCouncil/ \nFor more details or to send requests e-mail us at virtualfolkdance@gmail.com. Alicia La Fetra\, Lisa Michael\, and Stacy Rose will be happy to help.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/gfd-mar-24/
LOCATION:Online\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Online,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Folk Dance Parties":MAILTO:virtualfolkdance@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:The San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival (SAFDF) is a beloved tradition of international folk dance teaching\, music\, parties\, and camaraderie! This year is its 66th year. SAFDF is an in-person event in the Multicultural Activities and Recreation Center (MARC) on the campus of the beautiful Our Lady of the Lake University. \n \nFor 2024 \n\nDance teachers:\n\nAndy Taylor-Blenis\, teaching international dances and leading her famous dance stretches\nMiroslav “Bata” Marčetić\, teaching Serbian dances\nŽeljko Jergan\, teaching Croatian dances\n\nDance parties with live music by Shirley Johnson and Slavadillo\nFree public folk-dance performances\, ethnic craft vendors\, and food vendors at Rolling Oaks Mall (March 23 and 24\, noon to 5 pm)\n\nRegistration and Details
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/safdf-2024/
LOCATION:Our Lady of the Lake University\, 411 SW 24th St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Dance Party,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Family Fun and Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join Changs International Folk Dancers for a night of music and dance for the entire family! \nAn hour of fun dance activities to music from around the world. Every Fourth Friday\, 7pm-8pm\nFollowed at 8-10pm by international folk dances from our club’s repertoire. \n$8 Adults (first time free!)\, Kids always free!
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/family-fun-and-dancing/
LOCATION:Miraloma Park Clubhouse\, 350 O’Shaughnessey Boulevard (at Del Vale Avenue)\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Changs International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:changsdancers@aol.com
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SUMMARY:End of Quarter Party with Da! Mozhem
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate an end-of-quarter party with the Saratoga International Folk Dancers with live music by Da! Mozhem! \nWarmup and dances for beginners between 7:30 and 8:15pm. Recorded music alternates and live music by Da! Mozhem. $8-10 plus tips for the band. \nParty theme: Flower Power! \nThis is a large\, friendly group; you won’t be disappointed! Drop in fee $8\, seniors $6\, and first visit free. More details… \nDa! Mozhem at the San Francisco Free Folk Festival \nDa! Mozhem\nDa! Mozhem plays and sings high-energy pan-Balkan music for the joy of dancing.  D!M is a group of friends who have been playing together for well over a decade. The group has veterans from many excellent folklore bands such as the People’s International Silver String Macedonian Band\, Born to Drone\, Westwind\, Sviraci\, and the Slavonian Traveling Band.  The band plays with emphasis on Bulgarian\, Macedonian\, and ex-Yugoslav traditions.  Several members frequently travel to the Balkans to learn more about the folkloric music of the region.  The group plays on traditional instruments unique to the region as well as modern instruments.
URL:https://www.folkdance.com/event/saratogaifd-mar-24/
LOCATION:St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church\, 18870 Allendale Avenue\, Saratoga\, California\, 95070
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saratoga International Folk Dancers":MAILTO:loui@louitucker.com
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